Windows 10: Microsoft changed someething in the Office 2016 setup?

I have product keys for Office 2016 Pro on MSDN, using those keys I can activate office 2016 by just entering the product key. MSDN has been migrated to a new Visual Studio Subscription site. On that new site under product keys I have my old Office 2016 keys listed as "Office Professional Plus 2016 (Discontinued) and new keys listed as "Office Professional Plus 2016". The discontinued keys still work, I'm still using them.
here's the weird part. Just tried to use one the new keys and I get menu's I have never seen before.










Sorry for the quality, camera acting weird on me. They looked fine in the viewer. I'm logged in with a local account on this PC. I only went as far as the last screen shoot. If I don't do the redeem online, office will not activate. It just asks for a product code and starts all over. If I enter one of my original MSDN keys on that first screen, it activates right away without the add this key an account stuff. If I use one of my new keys I'm back in the add this key to an account loop. I'm debating starting all over again after switching to a Microsoft account to see what happens.

Anybody else seen this? I did a quick forum search and didn't find anything?

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Retaining genuine Windows 10 and genuine Office 2016 after ssd upgrade

Hi,

Changing a component of a device's hardware might lead to Windows activation issues. But no worries, Windows 10 digital license can help you reactivate your Windows after a significant hardware change. This
link provides further assistance on how to reactivate Windows 10 after changing a hardware section.

With regard to keeping Microsoft Office activated after a hardware change, the best way is to secure its product key. Once you have the product key, uninstall Microsoft Office from your device before changing your hardware component.

If you don't have a product key, your Microsoft Office might be associated with your Microsoft account. If this is the case, make sure that Microsoft Office is redeemed and associated with the correct Microsoft account. Hardware change can be done after
uninstalling Office 2016. Visit these links for your reference:

• Activate Office 365, Office 2016, or Office 2013.
• Using product keys with Office 365, Office 2016, or Office 2013.

If further assistance is needed, we are here to help.

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Ok, if I click the FAQ link I get here. Which makes me think my new keys are office 365 keys? They are listed as Retail though on VISUAL Studio? This is the first time I have used one of these new keys. Really confused now?